Dr. Padmaja Gullapalli
Treasurer
Dr. Padmaja Gullapalli has been working as Assistant Professor in Padmavati PG and UG collage under TTD, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh. She did her Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) in Social Work in April 2001, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati, titled “Women Construction Workers – A Study in Urban Slums, Tirupati’.
She was acquired State Level Eligibility Test for Lectureship (SLET) Passed in December 1997, Andhra Pradesh College Service Commission – Hyderabad and Master of Social Work passed in 1995, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati and secured II rank with 67.5%.
Her Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management passed in December 1997, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and secured I class with 64.4%. And also did her Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education passed in February 2002, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi and secured excellent grade in 3 subjects and Bachelor of Arts passed in 1993, Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar and secured II class with 58.5%.
Research of Specialization
- Ph.D: Community Development and Labour Welfare
- MSW: Community Development (Urban and Rural)
- IRPM: Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- PGDDE: P.G Diploma in Distance Education
Teaching Experience: She has more than 23 years of teaching experience and did contract faculty and guest faculty Dept. of Social Work, Sri Padmavathi SPMVV,Tirupati since 2002 and she served as a Coordinator of Examinations and served Examination squad etc. She has been working as a member in the College Students Council. And also she works as Co-convener in the Examinations Committee of the college Padmavati PG and UG collage under TTD, Tirupati. She has lot of Experience in academic and Research and Personality, Motivation, Perception, Stages of Human Development, Learning etc.
Professional experience in organizing Rural camps in the villages with the students; Professional experience in organizing Study tours to the students as a part of their curriculum Professional experience in organizing community development programmes in villages and slums etc. She organized more than 30 seminars conferences and workshop and awareness programmes institution and community etc. She has been guided the Post Graduate Students in their Practice Work and also in their professional career. Guiding the Graduate Students in field work through training and in, selecting appropriate career opportunities.
Publication of Books: A book was published titled “Women Construction Workers in Urban Slums of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh”, ISBN: 978-81-927212-08, 2015, Manovaigyanik Parikchhan Sansthan, Varanasi (U.P).
Course Writer: Course writer for the Distance Education centre of SPMVV for Diploma in Family and Health Counselling, 2002 and Course Writer for the B.A Psychology, Directorate of Distance Education center, SPMVV, Tirupati.
UGC NET Coaching: UGC NET Coaching was given to the SC/ST candidates held in Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati during the academic year 2000-2002. Online Classes: Taught online classes for P.G students enrolled in Bombay School Guru, 2015 on various topics relating to women’s studies and Counselling.
Soft Skills Trainer: Offers training courses on personality development through Soft Skills in various institutions. Offers professional Training in; Communications Skills; Leadership Skills; Presentation Skills; Team Work; Decision-making Skills; Conducting Group Discussions for enhance the leadership skills etc.
Valuation: Appointed as examiner for evaluating Three Year Degree Examinations March/April 2016 to till date.
Faculty Development Programme: Attended 7-Day Faculty Development Program on “Rural Concerns and Community Engagement” Organized by Centre for Translational Research, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Involvement in the Project: Employed as Research Assistant for the project entitled “Identifying Changing Trends in the Sex Work Dynamics of Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in India” by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai for the period from 02 July 2018 to 28th February, 2019.